Ancient Lineages of the Keratin-Associated Protein (KRTAP) Genes and Their Co-Option in the Evolution of the Hair Follicle

    March 2023 in “ BMC ecology and evolution ”
    Thomas Litman, Wilfred D. Stein
    Studysummary This study suggests that some keratin-associated proteins with antecedents found in non-haired animals may have roles beyond hair characteristics, possibly contributing to the evolution of hair follicles.
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